Shoeshine stand



H. BASCOM SHOEISl-IINEy STAND Nov. 10, 1953 2 Sheets-Sheet l Filed March 27, 195o INVENTORI -BIASCOM ,i HENRY ATTORNEY.

H. BASCOM SHOESHINE STAND Nov. 10, 1953 2 sheets-sheet 2 Filed March 27, 1950 FIG. 5.

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K55 n "-lo INVENTOR: HENRY BAscoM BY Alg/ .Gl-Mq ATTORNEY.

Patented Nov. 10, 195.3

UNITED sTATEs PATENT g oEFlc-E SHOESHINE STAND Henry `Bascom, St. Louis, Mo.

Application March 27, 1950, Serial N0. 152,081

2 Claims.

My invention has relation to improvements in shoe-shining stands and it consists in the novel features of construction more'fully set forth in the specication and pointed out in the claims.

The principal object of the invention is to provide a stand that is collapsible and portable when not in use but may be easily extended and solidly positioned for use by the operator. A further object is to provide a foot-rest adjustable for patrons of varying leg lengths to insure comfort and relaxation while being served. It is also an object to provide a secure locking mechanism for the supply drawer that is hidden from the view of an observer.

These objects together with other advantages of the invention will be better apparent from a detailed description of the invention in connection with the accompanying-drawings, in which:

Figure l is a side elevation of my improved shoe-shining stand extended for use; Figure 2 is a front elevation thereof; Figure 3 is a top plan of the same; Figure 4 is a side elevation of the stand collapsed for portability; Figure 5 is a vertical section taken on the line 5-5 of Figure 3 with parts broken away; Figure 6 is a horizontal section taken on a plane indicated by the line 6-6 of Figure 5; Figure 7 is a horizontal section taken on the line 1-1 of Figure 1; Figure 8 is a horizontal sectional detail taken on the line 8-8 of Figure 7; Figure 9 is a cross-sectional detail taken on the line 9-9 of Figure 7 Figure 10 is a sectional detail taken on the line III-I of Figure Figure 11 is a cross-sectional detail taken on the line II-II of Figure 1; and Figure 12 is a cross-sectional detail taken on the line I2-I2 of Figure 8.

Referring to the drawings, F represents a stool frame comprising legs I, I and 2, 2 connected by arm rests 3, 3 and having a back and seat frame F secured to it by welding. A seat 4 is supported by seat member 5, and a back-rest 6 is aixed to back member 1. If desired an umbrella 8 may be supported over the entire shoe-shining stand by a frame 9 carried in sockets I0, IU xed to the posts or legs 2, 2.

There is an angle iron band II welded to th legs I, I and 2, 2 to reinforce the frame F and a brace I2 extends from one side of the band II to the other. A centrally disposed rail I3 is secured at its ends to brace I2 and band I I for a purpose that will presently appear.

A box I4 is positioned for movement back and forth between the legs I, I, said box having a channel member I5 fixed on each side by suitable screws I6 for receiving a pair of rollers I1, I1

mounted in spaced relation on each leg I. It will be observed that the forward portion I5 of each channel member I5 is inclined upwardly so that when the box I4 is moved inwardly the rollers I1, I1 will roll upwardly in the channel I5 and raise the legs I, I off the floor. Of course there are casters I8, I8 at the forward end of the box I4 so the box has complete rolling support. The box I4 has a rear compartment I9 formed by a partition 20 and bottom 2I at the rear of box I4, which compartment may be closed by a lid 22 hinged to rear wall 23 of box I-4. On the inside surface of lid 22 is a mirror 24 and a sliding brace 25 of well known construction holds lid 22 open in any desirable position so the operator may see the backs of his customers shoes, or any one approaching behind him.

A pair of foot-rests 26, 26 are carried by standards 26', 26 mounted on the top 21 of box I4, said foot-rests being sufiiciently spaced to permit an operators seat 28 to be swung rearwardly between them on the hinges 29, 29 xed adjacent to the front edge of box top 28. The seat 28 is mounted on a seat frame 30 formed in the shape of a U, the ends of which terminate in hinge leaves 3|, 3| forming a part of hinges 29, 29. A strut 32 is secured (preferably by welding) to the apex of the U-frame 36 for supporting the forward part of the seat. Figure 4 shows the position of seat 23 when folded back out of use.

It will be observed that a bracket 33 is mounted on the outer surface of rear wall 23 of box I4 and has a roller 34 mounted midway between its side members 35, 35. This roller 34 supports the inner end of box I4 on rail I3 as the box is moved inwardly beneath the stool frame F, and finally drops into a recess 36 at the rear end of the rail I3 when the box has reached its fully collapsed position.

Within box I4 (which is open at the front) is a drawer 31 (for needed supplies) said drawer being supported by means of a pair of bars 38. 38, one on each side wall 39 of drawer 31. Each bar 38 is mounted in spaced relation from side wall 39 by spacing washers 40 and screws 4I (Figures 8 and 12).

The bars 38, 38 are confined and slidable between two spaced rows of rollers 42, 42 etc. bearinged between a plate 43 and opposing flanges 44 formed thereon. The plates 43, 43 are carried by side walls a, a of box I4 and extend only to the partition 20 while the bars 36, 38 pass with clearance through slots 45, 45 into compartment I9 when drawer 31 is closed (Figures 5 and 7). When the drawer 31 is fully closed wedge-shaped 3 detents 48, 48 xed to the inside surfaces of the box side walls a, a engage notched formations near the ends of bars 38, 38 whereby the drawer 31 is locked in closed position. Thus when a pad lock P is placed on lid 22 the entire box I4 is securely locked.

There is sulcient spring in the bars 38, 38 to easily disengage them from detents 46, 46 when drawer k3l is to be opened.

Fromthe'foregoing itA should be apparent that my improved' shoe-shining stand not only is readily portable, but is also quickly adjustable for patrons of varying sizes. In addition the combination lid and rear view mirror facilitates the operators work, and the novel locking device makes for simplicity.

Having described my invention, I claim:

1. A shoe-shining stand comprising a stool frame, a box slidingly connected to saidE frameA and having independent rolling support, a pair v'ot-foot-rests mounted on said box, and means on the box in cooperative relation with the frame for raising the front of the frame when the box is moved into close relationship with the frame.

2. A shoe-shining stand comprising a stool -frame, a box slidingly connected to said frame foot-rest.

HENRY BASCOM.

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Number Country Date 5 V'592,819 Great Britain Sept.30, 1947 

